There are over a billion websites in the world. But what is the difference between a successful website and an ineffective one? Many factors can lead to answer that question but a big component in responding to that question is the websites usability. Websites usability should be an easy and a helpful tool to the user to help them in finding the correct information they need fast. In this usability test my website I choose to use was a popular indie music website called Alternativepress.com and these were the questions asked as followed.
1. Find the latest band album reviews
A. under the top link that says "bands" theres a hover link that says "reviews"
2. Find where to purchase the latest issue of Alternative Press Magazine
A. under the subscription link towards the top
3. Find where to enter the “Win a Weezer Snuggie” contest
A. Under the contest link at the top
4. Find how to become a member of the website
A. hit the log in button and then sign up if you a new member.
5. Find how to get a job working with the company
A. Under the contact us link
6. Find the alternative press shop
A. Right in between the Subscriptions and advertise link.
7. Find the latest headline feature articles
A. Under features link
8. Find the alternative press facebook link
A. At the top of the page theres a link
9. Find Tim Karan’s blog page
A. Under blogs theres a link that says "Tim Karans blog"
10. Find the AP podcasts page
A. Under media theres a podcast link to click
11. Find AP’s recommendations for new bands to listen to
A. Under the bands link and then click "AP Recommends"
12. Find AP’s history for the year of 2006
A. under the AP Mag link that says "back issues" then click the year of 2006.
My user who tested the website found the site very user friendly and didn't run into to many problems answering the questions.
http://altpress.com/
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